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Shavuot is a Jewish observance that follows Passover by 50 days. It is the second of three major Jewish festivals. The other two are Passover and Sukkot.
Is Shavuot a Public Holiday?
Shavuot is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Barley and wheat make up part of the Seven Species of crops, which are symbolic of Shavuot.
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About Shavuot
Read more about Shavuot.Shavuot Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 金曜日 | 5月29日 (金) | Shavuot | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2021 | 月曜日 | 5月17日 (月) | Shavuot | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2022 | 日曜日 | 6月5日 (日) | Shavuot | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2023 | 金曜日 | 5月26日 (金) | Shavuot | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2024 | 水曜日 | 6月12日 (水) | Shavuot | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2025 | 月曜日 | 6月2日 (月) | Shavuot | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2026 | 金曜日 | 5月22日 (金) | Shavuot | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2027 | 金曜日 | 6月11日 (金) | Shavuot | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2028 | 水曜日 | 5月31日 (水) | Shavuot | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2029 | 日曜日 | 5月20日 (日) | Shavuot | National Holiday, Hebrew |
| 2030 | 金曜日 | 6月7日 (金) | Shavuot | National Holiday, Hebrew |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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